Project Analyst, Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)

• Support RCSA Project and Delivery Managers with end-to-end delivery of RCSA activities across ICS processes
• Manage and track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, escalating risks and issues where required
• Act as a central coordination point between process owners, control managers, risk leads, and second line stakeholders
• Plan, organise, and facilitate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder reviews, ensuring clear outcomes and follow-up actions
• Maintain high-quality project documentation including status reports, trackers, timelines, and action logs
• Monitor completion and quality of key artefacts (e.g., process risk identification, control evaluations, remediation plans)
• Engage proactively with stakeholders to provide guidance, align expectations, and secure timely input
• Identify and help remove delivery blockers to maintain programme momentum
• Provide concise and accurate updates to programme and risk leadership on progress, challenges, and next steps
• Contribute to continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and suggesting enhancements to the RCSA execution framework

• Proven project management experience, with exposure to risk management, controls, or financial services environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver structure in evolving environments
• Effective organisational skills and close attention to detail, with a structured and proactive approach to delivery
• Proficiency in project tracking, reporting, and process documentation tools (e.g., Excel, SharePoint, JIRA, Visio, or equivalent), including experience supporting process mapping activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK is required

Familiarity with RCSA, operational risk frameworks, or control assessment processes is advantageous

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities